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LONDON (Reuters) – Rachael Blackmore made Grand Nationwide historical past by changing into the primary feminine jockey to win the race as she steered Minella Occasions throughout the ending line at Aintee on Saturday.
The Irishwoman, who turned the primary main jockey on the Cheltenham Competition final month, timed her end to perfection as Minella Occasions surged forward after the thirtieth and last fence.
Minella Occasions, priced at 11-1, by no means seemed threatened within the cost to the end 100-1 shot Balko Des Flos coming second and Any Second Now in third place.
The closest a feminine jockey had beforehand come to profitable probably the most well-known steeplechase on this planet was Katiee Walsh on Seabass in 2012 when she completed third.
“I can not consider it,” Blackmore mentioned. “He was a sensational spin. I am so fortunate to be using. It’s